Moog DFAM: The Mutant Drum Synthesizer
Everything you wanted to know about the Drummer From Another Mother.
BTW, in a rage to crank this video out, I did something really dumb and careless. I searched “synth expert” and used someone’s image/likeness in a derogatory and completely unwarranted way. It turns out the “synth expert” is Das Ding, a very nice fellow with great tunes. He absolutely is a synth expert, but in the good way!
(time to sign up for Adobe Stock, I reckon)
Links:
Moog VIP Workshop: https://www.moogmusic.com/news/build-sub-harmonicon-moogfest-2018
The Flashbulb on tour: www.theflashbulb.net
@Pyerite_steeltoots
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
not enough thumbs up on the planet
first time seeing whatever mutation this is but I love it and feel like I've missed out on a lot
@smalltown2223
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
I only let my women use the DFAM when the washing and ironing is done and my dinner is on the table. Even then I’ll check to see if there’s any dusting or hoovering needs doing and the bathrooms are clean. If that all checks out and there’s no shopping to do, then and only then will I let her get the DFAM out.
@prestonfisher2632
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
I am curious as to why you prefer your rack lying down rather than vertical?
@codewizard58
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
The one I missed. : (
@pepuletrz
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
smack that pitch up!
@DesertPenguin-s4h
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
For gods sake, you made me buy one. Yes, 7 years later. Nice 👍
@adtrf1
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
.000000000001% non binary base
@PeterKoperdan
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Can't say you make a good case for this machine…
@dogmund
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
0.2% here, love my DFAM
@TheJoYo
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
I wasn't even interested in analog synths until i heard about the edge and the the dfam.
@glasgoofis
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
in places a bit skeptical but interesting and complete review) certain conclusions can serve as a reason for reflection, but judging by what I saw it can serve as a good standalone box for part of the setup and a cool thing for recording yourself some cool strange sounds)
@justinwilliam4644
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Sound reall good man!!!😮
@Radar23
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Nice vid.. Just picked up the Dfam.. These examples are great
@normdurkin6425
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
this soyboy storytime feminist is always complaining about something..👎
@davidkellymitchell4747
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
I like the Moog bass sound. That hit record sound!
@skendermakota2381
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Awesome review and jam, love the tracks and can't wait to see you live! Lastly, loved the little digression at 26:08 haha… btw, get a used sliding door and kitchen cabs, spray paint that shit in the colors your wife likes, put a candle here and there, some Marvin Gaye and dimmers installed… and she wont know a dif and will love you, as you use the majority of the renoivation budget to get more Moog stuff and rack space 😉 Worked with me, though she did leave me in the end, but for other reasons hihi.. and took my dog, that got me… ANyway keep em coming subscribed!
@m.a.m.z.guitargod
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
I feel like it's not safe to be talking while shaving the neck, as our 'adam's apple' keeps moving..
@photonjiagu
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Not sure why your reference to females starts this but the DFAM name is a reference to the movie "The brother from another Planet." How do I know this? I am older than you also, that was a very cool movie with very cool synth parts.
@THR-zf6ti
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Unbelievable – I was also not aware of your stage name "The Flashbulb" and I'm following your synth reviews for some time now…. Just bought your gorgious album "Nothing is Real" from Bandcamp – good luck to finally make it to MOOGFEST! 🙂 – regards from Germany – Thomas
@mw7851
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
I love your reviews so much. Comedy and great on point information that's highly relevant.
@warius1
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
… or maybe females are way less interested in YouTube synth channels and that’s nobody else’s fault.
@DoctorRevers
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Love this. Thanks for the moog vids. Recently bought a studio 3 🙂
@rochefsky
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Late too the DFAM party and happy to discover you were on it… Love your video and creator style! Thank you Benn!
@justintonation9726
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
What kind of quantizer module are you using with the dfam? I’m thinking of adding a module here and there for my semi-modular synths to start before going full modular.
@davidgoode7416
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Excellent video, thanks 👊
@dzaxys4643
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Yeah got a dfam recently at first I was thinking what the fuk is this thing but I am really growing on it and it sounds really good like a a squid what licked the toad for sure i
@nickyp310
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Where did you get that rack built? I love it. It looks like an old Neve or API.
@alanensalanens
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
I have a M32 – and Im toying with adding the DFAM or a 0-coast.
@jens_gruenhagen
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Maybe there is just no interest. Considered that?
@paulchristey
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
awesome video, best dfam review yet 🙂
@decimal1815
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Not convinced that the Moog filter is particularly good at really punchy HPF perc sounds for my taste. I can get more punch and variety out of a BS2 from what I've heard so far. DFAM seems to need FX to shine.
@damienwoods5744
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Damn you for your monostation joke 😆
@vinylarchaeologist
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
People from 2021: what is MUFFwiggler, and where can I find GearSLUTZ?
@GiorgiAkhalaia
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Sick, I about to buy it
@michaelkonomos
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
LOVE the NIN reference. I am a huge fan of them, and I also thought the same thing when I was watching another video on the DFAM. I really need to get one of these. I just love the timbres coming out of it. Thanks for this helpful video!
@fo76
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
great video, great music! thank you…
@rudiosman5056
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
23:25 "That said if you're a guitarist and you're melodically trained and looking for your first synth, you may be underwhelmed by the pure unquantised analog sequencer and the 8 steps" <– haha that's me. What would you guys recommend as drum synth along these lines that would be more robust for my needs?
@VincentBurkardt
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Great job! Fun stuff
@BeniRoseMusic
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
I'm here from the future! We now have ModWiggler and GearSpace! Hooray progress!
@lesterbarnes2010
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Really great man! I felt so familiar with the sound at around 18:00… Could have been longer … just to stay in the mood…
@brownmoney27
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
sorry, what is a malt(?)? as mentioned at 13 mins.
@unit29909
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
RAIPS?
@WhackABilly
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Lame
@thepostapocalyptictrio4762
March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm
What a dumpster fire of a comment section… Ben tried to make obvious statements about men and women… and here comes the delicate flowers of the Man Brigade to save us all. I personal think they should shut up and make music. The DFAM is a racous, ruthless little drum synth that could have been made more useful w/ some changes. I love personally, but sometimes I question whether I should spent a little less and got a more traditional drum machine
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